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"#Taiwan is part of China. That's been absolutely accepted by the whole of international community... And if you don't know that, you are not reading enough."--Roger Waters, co-founder of rock band Pink Floyd
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Earlier today, #Nicaragua ended diplomatic ties with #Taiwan. I would like to stress that no amount of external pressure can shake our commitment to freedom, human rights, the rule of law & to partnering with the international democratic community as a force for good.
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#Taiwan’s #HanKuang36 exercise begins this week. Our military men & women are working every day to enhance our military capabilities, defend national security, safeguard regional stability, & protect our freedoms & democracy. twitter.com/MoNDefense/sta…
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As I celebrate the arrival of my 800,000th follower, I want to ask: What do you love about #Taiwan? What would you like to see more of? I love my country, & I want to share more of its beauty with you all.
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Our 10-day visit to allies #Guatemala & #Belize, and our stops in #NewYork & #LosAngeles, would not have been possible without the hard work of our overseas community & representatives. Thank you all for bringing #Taiwan to the world.
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#Taiwan’s partnership with the #US is as strong as it has ever been, & we are proud to stand together to #DefendDemocracy around the world. We are determined for Taiwan to continue to shine as a beacon of democracy & human rights in Asia, lighting the way for a brighter future.
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Our @MOFA_Taiwan officials in India are continuing to offer their essential services during this trying time. I applaud their dedication to #Taiwan & our global partners, as we do our part to protect our citizens & help #IndiaStayStrong.
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Take a closer look at the 🎥 three crucial steps we took to contain the #COVID outbreak using the #TaiwanModel. As a responsible member of the global community, #Taiwan is committed to sharing our knowledge & experience with the world. #TaiwanCanHelp
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We are now en route to visit our diplomatic allies #Guatemala & #Belize. The theme of this trip, "Meeting Democratic Partners, Fostering Shared Prosperity," expresses our determination to foster deeper exchange and cooperation between #Taiwan and our allies.
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After a year of many challenges, I want to thank everyone who has helped #Taiwan emerge from 2022 stronger & more resilient than before. Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2023!
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Wishing everyone in #Taiwan & around the world a very Merry Christmas. Although it's been a tough year for many, I hope you can all enjoy this special day with friends & family.
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In the face of a global health crisis, countries around the world must come together to protect the health of all our people. #Taiwan wants to do more to help combat COVID-19, so we call on the international community to #LetTaiwanHelp & support our participation in the #WHA.
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The members of our Air Force work day & night to protect #Taiwan. By enhancing their equipment & capabilities, we strengthen our nation's security & ensure the safety of the Taiwanese people.
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How we respond to anti-democracy forces will determine what kind of values we pass on to future generations. If you agree with the 23 million people of #Taiwan, who deeply cherish their democratic way of life, I hope you can #SpeakUpforTaiwan & defend our shared values together.
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#Taiwan has doubled the length of annual reserve training & stepped up the intensity of exercises. These reforms strengthen our military mobilisation, demonstrate our commitment to self-defense & reflect our people's resolve to ensure our country's security.
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We look forward to expanding our strong economic ties with the US at our first Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue. This is yet another milestone for our strategic collaboration, building a closer #Taiwan-#US partnership for a more prosperous world. twitter.com/StateDept/stat…
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An honour & a pleasure to welcome #TeamTaiwan's Olympic athletes, coaches & support staff to the Presidential Office today. Your incredible performances & perseverance have made our country proud & helped bring #Taiwan to the world.
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The Republic of China, #Taiwan operates exactly like all other democracies around the world. As the democratically elected president of this country, my most important responsibility is to defend our democratic values & way of life. My English remarks: english.president.gov.tw/News/5622
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We believe that the Taiwanese people should decide #Taiwan's future. Taiwan stands united in our commitment to the values of democracy & freedom. And we will do whatever it takes to defend our values & our way of life.
My article in @ForeignAffairs: t.ly/vgew
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